Saturday, June 4 is 'Biker Jam Day'

For 15 years, Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell and the Harley Owners Group have held an annual Biker Jam Day to raise funds for the Goldie Floberg Childrens Home. This year, it is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from noon to 6 p.m. at Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell on Harrison and Perryville roads.

This family-friendly, free event is something that many people look forward to for many reasons. And for the recipients of the funds raised, its the help they need.

Biker Jam currently draws 2,500 to 3,000 people each year for the one-day event. It has raised approximately $34,000 for the Goldie Floberg Center in the last four years. Its a day of festivity and camaraderie with entertainment by two bands, food (Famous Daves), beverage, field bike events, games, product vendors and a bike raffle. Tickets will be sold for food and beverages.

Music will be provided by Hindsight (classic rock) from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and by Southern Heritage (country) from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

This year, Kegels is celebrating its 95th anniversary. Handed down through the generations, Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell is the worlds oldest family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership. The business started as a bicycle shop in 1909 with Joseph Kegel; then in 1910, he began selling Harley-Davidsons. From that beginning to Karl and Mark Kegel in 2005 with a world-class facility that soon will be expanding its size again, the history is still unfolding.